20% of Indian teens at moderate to high risk of alcohol, tobacco use; Guwahati tops list, Nagpur safest: Study
New research reveals varied adolescent substance use risk across Indian cities. Guwahati and Deoghar show higher risk, while Nagpur and Puducherry appear safer. Increased screen time and permissive attitudes correlate with greater risk for teens. Girls exhibited a higher likelihood of riskier substance use categories than boys. Localized interventions are…
The Economic Times ·